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Definition of cinematography

cinematography

/ˌsɪn.ə.məˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi/
cin · e · ma · tog · ra · phy
Adverb:cinematographically
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Plural:cinematographies
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Adjective:cinematographic
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cinematography Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The art, science, and technology of motion-picture photography, encompassing camera angles, lens selection, framing, lighting, and visual composition.

Example

"The film won an Academy Award for its breathtaking cinematography, which captured the sweeping desert landscapes in natural light."

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• Rhymes for cinematography

• Nearby Words

cinematically
cinematographer
cinematographical
cinematography
cinephile
cineplex
cineraria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from French cinématographe (the early motion-picture apparatus patented by the Lumière brothers), ultimately derived from Ancient Greek kinēma ('movement') and graphein ('to write' or 'to record').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cinematography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cinematography
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